Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Match Prediction

By Bharath Ramm R

Athletic Bilbao have a good scoring a goal against Real Madrid; Bilbao have managed a goal against the Los Blancos in five out of the last six meetings. Real Madrid’s defensive record has been so poor that the club has conceded the highest number of goals (35) amongst teams in the top four. In fact, Bilbao have conceded only three goals more than Real Madrid, who are fighting at the top of the table. This record speaks volumes about Madrid’s defensive struggles this season. I see tremendous value in choosing both teams to score.

Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for the game against Malaga, but he is likely to be brought back for this encounter since Zinedine Zidane would not appreciate an extended 10-day break for his star performer. Madrid’s next match is against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, but the game is a week away. Ronaldo has been able to come up with the opening goal in five of his last 10 games for Madrid. I would back Cristiano Ronaldo to score the first goal.

Both teams to score – 4/5

Cristiano Ronaldo to score the first goal – 2/1

Real Madrid scored over 2.5 goals in 5 out of their last 10 games played

Real Madrid saw over 1.5 goals in 8 out of their last 10 games played against Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao have not conceded a goal in 60% of their last 10 games played

Athletic Bilbao saw over 1.5 goals in 8 out of their last 10 games played against Real Madrid